Meet The Owners
Akshay Jhanjee, The Founder Of Khyber Grill Frontier Indian Cuisine &Caterers, Is A Second-Generation Restaurateur And Caterer. The Son Of Raja Jhanjee, Co-owner of the famous Bukhara grill in NYC, Jhanjee first learned his craft by working alongside his father since the age of 14.
Akshay Went Through An Extensive Training In Every Hospitality Department From Restaurant, Catering, Bar & Banquets. He Eventually Branched Off In 2011 By Opening A Restaurant In The Heart Of New Jersey, South Plainfield, Has Now Established A Phenomenal Reputation In The South- Asian Restaurant And Catering Business.
Popular By The Name Of Khyber Grill Restaurant And Caterers, His Very First Enterprise Was Awarded The Best Indian Restaurant Two Years In A Row By New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Accolades Only Continue To Grow Since Then.
In 2017 Jhanjee Decided It Was Time To Open A Location In North Jersey, A Location That Would Replicate The Same Service & Cuisine Standards As The Previous Location. In October of 2019, Akshay & His Younger Brother Arnav Teamed Up To Open A New Location, Delhi Accent In Ridgewood NJ.
After TheSuccess And Obvious DesireFor New Age Indian Cuisine, Akshay and Arnav Are Proud To Present Their Newest Endeavors Including Jalwa. Montclair Maintains Its Vibrant AndOpen-Minded Scene Which Makes For The Perfect Match In Jalwa. Although There Is More ToCome, The Jhanjee Brothers Cannot Wait To Create Their Space in the community.
